- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onamia, MN
Onamia Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Onamia Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272505001195
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onamia Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Onamia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onamia Primary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Onamia, MN.
School address
District: Onamia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272505001195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Onamia Primary School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 272505001195 · Onamia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 7.2:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Onamia High School (224 students)
Onamia Primary School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Onamia Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onamia High Sc
Onamia High School
224 students
- Onamia Element
Onamia Elementary School
131 students
- This school
Onamia Primary School
130 students
- Onamia Academy 36
Onamia Academy
36 students
- Kokesh Area Le 28
Kokesh Area Learning Center
28 students
What this shows Onamia Primary School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onamia Primary School compares
Onamia Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,622
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 36.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Onamia Primary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Onamia Public School District reports $20,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onamia Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onamia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onamia Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kokesh Area Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Onamia Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onamia Primary School
How many students attend Onamia Primary School?
Onamia Primary School has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onamia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onamia Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onamia Primary School is 7.2:1, which is 54% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onamia Primary School?
74.5% of students at Onamia Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onamia Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Onamia Primary School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Onamia, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onamia Primary School?
Onamia Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onamia Primary School rank among schools in Onamia?
By Resource Investment Index, Onamia Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Onamia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Onamia on the city page.
What other schools are in Onamia Public School District?
Besides Onamia Primary School, Onamia Public School District also operates Onamia High School (224 students), Onamia Elementary School (131 students), and Onamia Academy (36 students). See the Onamia Public School District district page for the complete list.